| Product Code: ETC7742259 | Publication Date: Sep 2024 | Updated Date: Oct 2025 | Product Type: Market Research Report | |
| Publisher: 6Wresearch | Author: Dhaval Chaurasia | No. of Pages: 75 | No. of Figures: 35 | No. of Tables: 20 |
In 2024, Japan continued to heavily rely on imports of medium and heavy lift helicopters, with top exporters being Italy, Canada, Metropolitan France, Germany, and the USA. Despite a high Herfindahl-Hirschman Index (HHI) indicating market concentration, the industry experienced a significant decline with a CAGR of -9.77% from 2020 to 2024. The growth rate plummeted by -54.11% from 2023 to 2024, reflecting a challenging market environment for import shipments in this sector.

1 Executive Summary |
2 Introduction |
2.1 Key Highlights of the Report |
2.2 Report Description |
2.3 Market Scope & Segmentation |
2.4 Research Methodology |
2.5 Assumptions |
3 Japan Medium And Heavy Lift Helicopter Market Overview |
3.1 Japan Country Macro Economic Indicators |
3.2 Japan Medium And Heavy Lift Helicopter Market Revenues & Volume, 2021 & 2031F |
3.3 Japan Medium And Heavy Lift Helicopter Market - Industry Life Cycle |
3.4 Japan Medium And Heavy Lift Helicopter Market - Porter's Five Forces |
3.5 Japan Medium And Heavy Lift Helicopter Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Application, 2021 & 2031F |
3.6 Japan Medium And Heavy Lift Helicopter Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Type, 2021 & 2031F |
4 Japan Medium And Heavy Lift Helicopter Market Dynamics |
4.1 Impact Analysis |
4.2 Market Drivers |
4.2.1 Increasing demand for transporting heavy cargo to remote locations, especially in disaster relief and construction sectors. |
4.2.2 Growth in tourism industry leading to higher demand for aerial sightseeing and transportation services. |
4.2.3 Government initiatives to enhance national security and defense capabilities through the procurement of medium and heavy lift helicopters. |
4.3 Market Restraints |
4.3.1 High initial acquisition costs and operational expenses associated with medium and heavy lift helicopters. |
4.3.2 Regulatory challenges and strict certification requirements for operating helicopters in Japan. |
4.3.3 Limited infrastructure and landing facilities for helicopters in certain remote areas. |
5 Japan Medium And Heavy Lift Helicopter Market Trends |
6 Japan Medium And Heavy Lift Helicopter Market, By Types |
6.1 Japan Medium And Heavy Lift Helicopter Market, By Application |
6.1.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.1.2 Japan Medium And Heavy Lift Helicopter Market Revenues & Volume, By Application, 2021- 2031F |
6.1.3 Japan Medium And Heavy Lift Helicopter Market Revenues & Volume, By Civil And Commercial, 2021- 2031F |
6.1.4 Japan Medium And Heavy Lift Helicopter Market Revenues & Volume, By Mlitary, 2021- 2031F |
6.2 Japan Medium And Heavy Lift Helicopter Market, By Type |
6.2.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.2.2 Japan Medium And Heavy Lift Helicopter Market Revenues & Volume, By Medium-lift, 2021- 2031F |
6.2.3 Japan Medium And Heavy Lift Helicopter Market Revenues & Volume, By Heavy-lift, 2021- 2031F |
7 Japan Medium And Heavy Lift Helicopter Market Import-Export Trade Statistics |
7.1 Japan Medium And Heavy Lift Helicopter Market Export to Major Countries |
7.2 Japan Medium And Heavy Lift Helicopter Market Imports from Major Countries |
8 Japan Medium And Heavy Lift Helicopter Market Key Performance Indicators |
8.1 Average flight hours per helicopter, indicating the utilization rate and demand for helicopter services. |
8.2 Maintenance costs as a percentage of total operating costs, reflecting the efficiency of helicopter operations. |
8.3 Number of new helicopter orders or contracts secured, indicating market demand and growth potential. |
9 Japan Medium And Heavy Lift Helicopter Market - Opportunity Assessment |
9.1 Japan Medium And Heavy Lift Helicopter Market Opportunity Assessment, By Application, 2021 & 2031F |
9.2 Japan Medium And Heavy Lift Helicopter Market Opportunity Assessment, By Type, 2021 & 2031F |
10 Japan Medium And Heavy Lift Helicopter Market - Competitive Landscape |
10.1 Japan Medium And Heavy Lift Helicopter Market Revenue Share, By Companies, 2024 |
10.2 Japan Medium And Heavy Lift Helicopter Market Competitive Benchmarking, By Operating and Technical Parameters |
11 Company Profiles |
12 Recommendations |
13 Disclaimer |